noun
pendragon
pehn-DRAGN
Pendragon (noun) means a title given to ancient British war leaders, meaning something like supreme chief or overlord. Example: “Uther Pendragon was said to be the father of King Arthur.”
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A title given to ancient British war leaders, meaning something like supreme chief or overlord.
"Uther Pendragon was said to be the father of King Arthur."
How to use pendragon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA legendary title for a top war leader, best known from the Arthurian legend "Uther Pendragon."
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Etymology
From Welsh pen ("head, chief") plus dragon ("commander, war leader"), giving a title meaning roughly "chief war leader."
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What does “pendragon” mean?
The word “pendragon” means a title given to ancient British war leaders, meaning something like supreme chief or overlord. In plain terms, a legendary title for a top war leader, best known from the Arthurian legend "Uther Pendragon.".
How do you pronounce “pendragon”?
“Pendragon” is pronounced pehn-DRAGN (/pɛnˈdɹæɡ(ə)n/ in IPA).
How do you use “pendragon” in a sentence?
Here is “pendragon” used in a sentence: “Uther Pendragon was said to be the father of King Arthur.”
What part of speech is “pendragon”?
“Pendragon” is a noun.
Where does the word “pendragon” come from?
The word “pendragon” comes from Welsh. From Welsh pen ("head, chief") plus dragon ("commander, war leader"), giving a title meaning roughly "chief war leader.".
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